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Post by goldenaxeboy on Mar 30, 2007 21:15:26 GMT
Is the power base converter any good.  |
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Post by Stan on Mar 30, 2007 21:20:26 GMT
It's pretty cool, though I prefer the HES version because it fits in either of their three models. The original version will only fit in the first Genesis. Though I have yet to try it myself, and need to, supposedly it can play the few PAL titles that have problems on an NTSC SMS.
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Post by Jo Musashi on Apr 7, 2007 17:40:04 GMT
When I had one, I noticed something cool - the picture quality is superior to an actual SMS! The scrolling is smoother and the colours are sharper. This was determined using the exact same TV cords, too. So yeah, the PBC is good ;D
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krooper13
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Post by krooper13 on Apr 7, 2007 18:57:56 GMT
Has anyone else found that, if so I shall pick one up + the added bonus of no more having to swap consoles.
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Post by ninjabearhug on Apr 7, 2007 19:05:04 GMT
They do seem to make the games run smoother and it keeps the TV area nice and tidy with less consoles around. Only problem i've had is 4pak all action won't run on mine.
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Post by Stan on Apr 7, 2007 21:36:43 GMT
I must say I haven't even sat down to try the converter because I have a Genesis II and it won't fit on there.
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Post by playgeneration on Apr 7, 2007 21:39:11 GMT
It will fit in the genesis/megadrive 2 console - if you unscrew and take the casing off the adaptor. 4pak isnt the only game thats not compatible - f16 fighter doesnt work - yeah thats a great loss  and several games dont work with the megadrive controller. |
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krooper13
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Post by krooper13 on Apr 7, 2007 22:45:31 GMT
I dont mind that but is it really a better screen?
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Post by playgeneration on Apr 7, 2007 22:53:26 GMT
If your using a sms 1 with a RGB scart cable, then your not going to get a better picture by playing on megadrive with adaptor.
Perhaps Megadrive does give a slightly better image through RF or Composite than sms does, can't say ive noticed that though.
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Post by Stan on Apr 7, 2007 23:19:07 GMT
Wow, can't say I knew you could take it apart. Something to do, some day...
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Post by Phil on Apr 8, 2007 9:15:01 GMT
My converter doesn't like the Codemaster carts like some SMS1's and some normal games don't work either.
It may have dirty contacts, but have tried cleaning them bUt has made no difference.
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Post by ninjabearhug on Apr 8, 2007 15:26:21 GMT
Wow, can't say I knew you could take it apart. Something to do, some day... You could buy a MD2 PBC instead. If i remember rightly though it lost the card slot, but i may be mistaken. |
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Post by chaoticjelly on Apr 17, 2007 19:44:29 GMT
Wow, can't say I knew you could take it apart. Something to do, some day... You could buy a MD2 PBC instead. If i remember rightly though it lost the card slot, but i may be mistaken. It did indeed lose the card slot, it is expensive and rare also.. |
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Post by Phil on Apr 17, 2007 19:52:35 GMT
Does the PAR cart work on everyone's Powerbase Converter? Mine doesn't let you enter any cheat screen, it just plays the game as normal
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and several games dont work with the megadrive controller.
